Senate Notice Paper Question No 797
Schedule Number: 300062		 Publication Date: 10 March 2009
Hansard: Page 1196

Defence: Staffing

 Senator: Johnston

Senator Johnston asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 13 November 2008:

In the period 1 April to 30 September 2008:

  1. Was there a reduction in uniformed staffing numbers as a result of the efficiency dividend and/or other budget cuts in the army, navy or air force; if so, where and at what level.
  2. Was there a reduction in civilian staffing numbers as a result of the efficiency dividend and/or other budget cuts in the army, navy or air force; if so, where and at what level.

Senator Faulkner - The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

  1. No.
  2. No.

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